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The 10 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of February 2021

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Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest NYC Startup funding rounds in New York during February 2020.  I have included some additional information such as industry, description, round type, total equity funding raised to further the analysis for the state of venture capital in NYC


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10. Dandelion Energy $30.0M

Round: Series B
Description: Dandelion Energy is an independent company that offers geothermal heating and cooling installations.
Investors in the round: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Building Ventures, Catchlight Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Ground Up Ventures, GV, Lennar Corporation, New Enterprise Associates
Industry: CleanTech, Energy, GreenTech, Renewable Energy
Founders: James Quazi, Kathy Hannun
Founding year: 2017
Total equity funding raised: $64.5M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Dandelion Energy Raises $30M to Bring Geothermal Energy into Homes


9. Axoni $31.0M

Round: Series B
Description: Axoni is a technology firm that specializes in multi-party workflows and financial market infrastructure.
Investors in the round: Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Intel Capital, JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), Nyca Partners, UBS, Wells Fargo
Industry: Analytics, Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech
Founders: Greg Schvey, Jeff Schvey
Founding year: 2013
Total equity funding raised: $90.8M


8. Codecademy $40.0M

Round: Series D
Description: Codecademy provides an online learning platform that teaches employable digital skills.
Investors in the round: Owl Ventures, Prosus Ventures, Union Square Ventures
Industry: E-Learning, Education, Information Technology, Training
Founders: Ryan Bubinski, Zachary Sims
Founding year: 2011
Total equity funding raised: $82.5M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Codecademy Raises $40M as the Interest in Coding Education Surges


8. Electric $40.0M

Round: Series C
Description: Electric is an information technology company that helps businesses manage their IT security, support, and devices in real-time.
Investors in the round: 01 Advisors, Atreides Management, Bessemer Venture Partners, GGV Capital, Greenspring Associates, Primary Venture Partners, Vintage Investment Partners
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Network Security, Technical Support
Founders: Ryan Denehy
Founding year: 2016
Total equity funding raised: $91.8M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Electric Raises Another $40M to Support the IT Needs of a Remote World


7. Capital Rx $50.0M

Round: Series B
Description: Capital Rx is a healthtech platform that provides pharmacy benefit management solutions.
Investors in the round: Edison Partners, Transformation Capital
Industry: Health Care, Medical, Pharmaceutical
Founders: AJ Loiacono, Joseph Alexander, Ryan Kelly
Founding year: 2017
Total equity funding raised: $101.0M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Capital Rx Raises $50M to Bring Transparency to Prescription Drug Costs with its Fast-Growing Pharmacy Benefits Management Platform


7. Jackpocket $50.0M

Round: Series C
Description: Jackpocket is a third-party app providing a secure way to order official state lottery tickets.
Investors in the round: Anchor Capital, BRV Capital, Circle K Corporation, David Blitzer, Gaingels, Greenspring Associates, Sean Hayes, Tegna, The Raine Group
Industry: Gambling, Gaming, Mobile, Mobile Apps
Founders: Eric Parker, Leo Shemesh, Matt Silber, Peter Sullivan
Founding year: 2013
Total equity funding raised: $79.6M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Jackpocket Scores Another $50M to Make Playing the Lottery as Easy as a Few Taps on Your Phone


7. VidMob $50.0M

Round: Series C
Description: VidMob is a video content creation network and platform where brands can create digital video ads with expert teams.
Investors in the round: Adobe Ventures, BuildGroup, Cesar Melo, Drive by DraftKings, Interlock Partners, Macanta Investments, Michael Kassan, Nick Brien, Prefix Capital, Shutterstock, The Spruce House Partnership, Thomas Tull
Industry: Advertising Platforms, Cloud Data Services, Social Media Advertising, Video
Founders: Alex Collmer, Craig Coblenz, Jason Donnell
Founding year: 2014
Total equity funding raised: $121.6M


6. Splice $55.0M

Round: Series D
Description: Splice provides a technology platform for music creators that streamlines the process of creating and sharing music.
Investors in the round: GS Growth
Industry: Collaboration, Media and Entertainment, Music
Founders: Matt Aimonetti, Steve Martocci
Founding year: 2013
Total equity funding raised: $159.7M



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6. Touchcast $55.0M

Round: Series A
Description: Touchcast offers an integrated solution that gives anyone the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with their colleagues.
Investors in the round: Accenture Ventures, Alexander Capital Ventures, Ronald Lauder, SAATCHiNVEST
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Presentations, Video, Virtual Reality
Founders: Charley Miller, Edo Segal, Erick Schonfeld, Michael Kohlmeyer H
Founding year: 2010
Total equity funding raised: $55.0M


5. Immunai $60.0M

Round: Series A
Description: Immunai is a biotech company that combines single cell genomics with ML algorithms to enable high resolution profiling of the immune system.
Investors in the round: Catalio Capital Management, Dexcel Pharma, Duquesne Family Office, Schusterman Foundation, TLV Partners, Viola Group
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Machine Learning, Therapeutics
Founders: Ansuman Satpathy, Dan Littman, Daniel Wells, Luis F Voloch, Noam Solomon
Founding year: 2018
Total equity funding raised: $80.0M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Immunai Raises $60M to Decode the Immune System with Machine Learning and AI


5. Eden Health $60.0M

Round: Series C
Description: Eden Health is a primary care and insurance navigation company for employers seeking to elevate the health and wellbeing of their employees.
Investors in the round: Aspect Ventures, Company Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Flex Capital, Insight Partners, Max Ventures, PJC
Industry: Employee Benefits, Health Care, Personal Health, Wellness
Founders: Matt McCambridge, Scott L. Sansovich, Jr.
Founding year: 2016
Total equity funding raised: $99.0M


4. RapidSOS $85.0M

Round: Series C
Description: RapidSOS is a creator of an emergency response data platform that securely links life-saving data to 911 and first responders.
Investors in the round: Global Venture Capital, Insight Partners
Industry: mHealth, Mobile Apps, Public Safety
Founders: Michael Martin, Nick Horelik
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $205.2M


3. Newsela $100.0M

Round: Series D
Description: Newsela is an Ed-tech startup that takes content from trusted providers and turns it into learning materials.
Investors in the round: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Franklin Templeton Investments, Owl Ventures, Tao Capital Partners, TCV, Waycross Ventures
Industry: E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Language Learning
Founders: Dan Cogan-Drew, Matthew Gross
Founding year: 2013
Total equity funding raised: $172.2M


3. CLEAR $100.0M

Round: Venture
Description: CLEAR is an identity company that uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure.
Investors in the round: 32 Equity, Bond, Durable Capital Partners, Enlightened Hospitality Investments, General Atlantic, James J. Murren, Liberty Media, LionTree Partners, Michael Jordan, Partnership Fund for New York City, Revolution Growth
Industry: Biometrics, Identity Management, Security
Founders: Caryn Seidman-Becker, Ken Cornick
Founding year: 2010
Total equity funding raised: $135.0M


2. Stash $125.0M

Round: Series G
Description: Stash is a personal finance app that combines banking, investing, and advice into one platform.
Investors in the round: Eldridge, Entree Capital, Goodwater Capital, Owl Ventures, T. Rowe Price
Industry: Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Apps, Personal Finance
Founders: Brandon Krieg, David Ronick, Ed Robison
Founding year: 2015
Total equity funding raised: $426.3M


1. UiPath $750.0M

Round: Series F
Description: UiPath is a software company developing robotic process automation and artificial intelligence software.
Investors in the round: Alkeon Capital, Altimeter Capital, Coatue, Dragoneer Investment Group, IVP, Sequoia Capital, T. Rowe Price, Tiger Global Management
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Machine Learning
Founders: Daniel Dines, Marius Tirca
Founding year: 2005
Total equity funding raised: $2.0B


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Source: https://www.alleywatch.com/2021/03/nyc-startup-funding-top-largest-february-2021-vc/

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